J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE | MARTINSBURG WV VAMC | Getinge IC Proprietary Services ONE BASE PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS
ID: 36C24524Q0917Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1266796f200d40e28087a84343bdb95f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure proprietary services from Getinge for the maintenance and support of infection control equipment at the Martinsburg, WV VA Medical Center. The contract will cover a one-year base period with four optional renewal years, focusing on preventive maintenance and repair of sterilizers and washing equipment, ensuring compliance with Getinge’s specifications and safety regulations. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational safety and quality healthcare services within the facility, with performance monitored through regular reports to the Contracting Officer, Amy Walter. Interested vendors, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, must submit their responses by September 27, 2024, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AMY WALTERCONTRACTING OFFICER
    AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24524Q0917.docx
    The document outlines a Special Notice regarding the intent to sole source the provision of Getinge IC Proprietary Services for the Martinsburg WV VAMC, specifying a one-year base contract with four optional renewal years. It states the purpose is for information gathering and planning as part of market research without any obligation for contract award. The notice includes a call for responses from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and other qualified vendors by the stated deadline of September 27, 2024. Vendors are prompted to provide essential business information, including their socio-economic status, and to indicate whether they will perform the work directly or plan to subcontract. Objections to the sole source must be communicated to the Contracting Officer, Amy Walter. The notice emphasizes that responses will only be used for market research and not for selection or evaluation purposes. Additionally, it refers to an attached document outlining the scope of work for the intended contract.
    Getinge IC FY25 SOW.docx
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for a non-personal services contract with the Getinge Infection Control equipment at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. The contractor is tasked with providing maintenance support, which includes preventive maintenance and repair for various sterilizers and washing equipment, detailing specific serial numbers. Key responsibilities encompass quarterly preventive maintenance inspections, customer support, diagnostics, and part replacement, all adhering to Getinge’s specifications. The contract spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, with service provided during normal working hours. The contractor must comply with safety regulations and communicate effectively with medical staff. Performance will be monitored through reports to the Government’s Contracting Officer and other specified standards. This contract aligns with government RFP objectives by ensuring that necessary infection control equipment is maintained effectively, thereby enhancing healthcare service quality and operational safety within the facility. The emphasis on qualifications and adherence to technical requirements underscores the importance of skilled maintenance in the healthcare context.
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